...Canterbury has been announced as the first region to roll out a new way of paying for public transport anywhere in New Zealand – making it easier for locals and tourists alike to hop on and off buses...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-first-on-board-to-deliver-new-zealands-new-way-to-pay-on-the-busWe partner with communities across Waitaha Canterbury to support events, programmes, and initiatives that align with our priorities. If you’d like us to participate in or support your community event...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/community-event-assistanceMore than half of wells monitored in our annual well survey showed nitrate levels still likely increasing. The results of our annual groundwater survey of 349 wells across Waitaha Canterbury show...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/e-coli-and-nitrate-present-in-canterbury-groundwaterTwo 2023 reports into fish communities show reductions in the abundance of several key species. These reports reinforce observations from river users, and a NIWA report highlights that more research
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-reports-paint-picture-of-declining-fish-populations-in-canterbury-riversThe establishment of two large native planting sites will mark another major step toward restoring native biodiversity in the Selwyn region of the Canterbury Plains. In August, members of the Te Ara...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/new-planting-sites-will-bring-back-a-piece-of-natural-canterburySouth Canterbury farmers upskilled on their environmental practices at a series of workshops in Glenavy in October and November. If you missed out – here are the top tips from each workshop. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/the-top-tips-from-a-series-of-south-canterbury-farming-workshopsOur Youth Rōpū members are leading the way in building an inter-school enviro network for high school students in Christchurch. So far, Youth Rōpū members Amanda Kennedy and Shelby Allan have hosted...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/leading-the-way-in-building-a-canterbury-inter-school-enviro-networkEnvironment Canterbury will soon apply to be an accredited Living Wage employer. After Council asked staff to begin the process in July, the Living Wage Movement visited this week to acknowledge...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-celebrate-kick-starting-living-wage-accreditationNominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/nominations-open-for-regional-council-election